Composting Practices and Principles

Kelsey and Becca guide viewers through building a classroom compost bin using a 2-liter bottle and other materials. They explain the composting process, emphasizing the importance of oxygen to prevent methane production. The video highlights the differences between compost bins and landfills, and provides tips for maintaining a healthy compost. Only biodegradable materials like fruit and vegetable scraps should be composted. The video concludes with a recap and directs viewers to additional resources on composting and reducing food waste.

What is the first step in preparing your workspace for building a compost bin?

• Gather all the materials

• Place newspapers on the table

• Cut the bottle in half

• Scoop soil into the bottle

What should you do with the top part of the 2-liter bottle?

• Fill it with soil

• Use it to cover the compost

• Recycle it

• Cut it into smaller pieces

How can you adjust the moisture level if the compost is too wet?

• Add more soil or shredded newspapers

• Add more water

• Stir it more frequently

• Cover it with a lid

Why is it important to stir the compost regularly?

• To make it smell better

• To allow oxygen in and prevent methane production

• To prevent it from drying out

• To keep it warm

What type of waste should not be added to the compost bin?

• Meat and dairy products

• Fruit and vegetable scraps

• Shredded newspapers

• Biodegradable items

What is a key difference between compost bins and landfills?

• Compost bins allow oxygen in

• Compost bins are larger

• Landfills decompose waste faster

• Landfills are stirred regularly

What should you use to cover the top of the compost bin?

• Aluminum foil

• A wooden board

• A piece of cloth

• A plastic lid

Why should the holes in the aluminum foil be tiny?

• To prevent water from evaporating

• To keep the compost warm

• To avoid attracting flies

• To make it easier to stir

What is the main purpose of adding oxygen to the compost?

• To keep it moist

• To prevent methane production

• To reduce the smell

• To speed up decomposition

What is the recommended type of food waste for composting?

• Greasy processed foods

• Dairy products

• Raw fruit and vegetable scraps

• Cooked food